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Patent GB-2352453-A (GB)
Title: Processing method for 2024 aluminium alloy
Inventor: RIBES HERVE
IPC: B21B3/00
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: An aluminium alloy comprising (in % by weight): copper 3.8-4.5, magnesium 1.2-1.5, manganese 0.3-0.5, silicon <0.25, iron <0.20, zinc < 0.20, chromium, titanium and zirconium <0.10 each comprises hot rolling with an input temperature of 430-470{C (preferably with an exit temperature >300{C), cutting into sheets, solution treating at 480-500{C for five minutes to one hour, quenching (preferably in water) and forming by means such as stretching, drawing, flow spinning or bending. The alloy may be homogenised at 460-510{C for 2-12 hours, it may be cold rolled and/or annealed at 350-450{C. The sheet may be clad on one or both sides, e.g. with a 1xxx series aluminium alloy. Sheet made by this process is of particular use in manufacturing aircraft fuselage panels.
Patent GB-2357140-A (GB)
Title: Purification and liquefaction of natural gas.
Inventor: RUMMELHOFF CARL JOERGEN
IPC: F25J3/02
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A process for purifying and liquefying natural gas comprises a plurality of heat exchangers, a refrigeration system, at least one compressor, two turbine expanders, a purification column 130 and a LNG flash vessel 124.The vapour 26 from the LNG flash vessel is diverted to be used in an alternative application to the LNG 24. Preferably the vapour 26 is diverted to a methanol plant integrated with this plant or to an electricity generation plant. The refrigeration is preferably provided by a propane/ethylene cascade unit.
Patent GB-2347334-A (GB)
Title: Mower coupling system
Inventor: DAVIES DOUGLAS N
IPC: A01D34/62
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: A coupling system for a lawn maintenance machine having it least one cutting unit, the coupling system comprises: a pivoting member (34) for pivoting the cutting unit around a pivot axis parallel to a traveling direction and substantially coincidental with a point of contact between the cutting and a surface upon which the cutting unit is supported; and, a yoke (16) attached to the pivoting member, the yoke configured for attachment to a motive unit.
Patent GB-2364073-A (GB)
Title: Wind resistant fence
Inventor: HATTON CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: A wind resistant fence has panel frames 12 joined to post bases 11 by a coil spring 1, enabling the fence to deflect when subjected to high winds, and to spring back upright. The panels may comprise frames to which a skin 14, which may have a foliage - like design thereon, is fixed by studs.
Patent GB-2352774-A (GB)
Title: Integrated air induction module for gasoline engines
Inventor: MYERS DAN
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: The integrated intake module 10 for an i.c. engine 22 has an air box 14 that encloses an internal space and contains a particulate filter 24 that separates a clean air space 26 from a dirty air space 28. A throttle body assembly 16 receives clean air from the air box 14 and delivers the air to a plenum 18. Runners 20 that have respective inlets at which clean air from the plenum 18 enters extend lengthwise to respective outlets 44 for delivering clean air to cylinders of the engine 22. At least a portion of the length of each runner 20 is disposed on the wall of the air box 14 about the dirty air space 28. In an imaginary vertical plane passing through the centerline 90 of each runner 20, the whole runner outlet 44 is at a higher level than that of the centerline 88 of the filter cartridge 24. The main parts of the intake module may be made from plastics and joined along their mating perimeters to create fluid-tight joints. In a modification (fig.5), the air filter is rectangular and the runners 20 run upward from plenum 18 along side wall 58, across the top wall and part-way down side wall 60 where they curve into flange 74. In a further modification (fig.6), dirty air enters at the bottom of the module (200) and the end of the air box is closed by a lid (240) having triangular side walls (246, 248).
Patent GB-2352823-A (GB)
Title: Photometering apparatus using plurality of photometering systems with different magnifications
Inventor: HIRAI ISAMU
IPC: G03B7/099
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: A photometering apparatus has a plurality of photometering systems for measuring the brightness of an object. Each photometering system includes a light receiving device (11, 21) which receives light carrying the object image and a photometering optical system (13, 23) which projects the object image onto the light receiving device. The light receiving device receives object light of different portions of the object and each photometering system has different magnifications. The light receiving device may have detection areas separated by insensitive areas (15,25) different magnifications of which overlap.
Patent GB-2359275-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing laminated foldable strips
Inventor: GARDINER CHARLES
IPC: B32B38/10
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a feed tray 2, an outfeed tray 4, with a space 7 between them, a cutting roller 12 with multiple blades 14 and two heated laminating rollers 20 as well as a waste deflector 13. In use a single sheet of material passes from the feed tray, to the cutting roller, which cuts a series of parallel slots 16 in the sheet. Waste material from the cutting operation is deflected into a bin (not shown) by deflector 13. The slotted sheet is then laminated on both faces by means of rollers 20, which are continuously supplied with a suitable plastic film. The rollers may be positioned so that a portion of the complete sheet is laminated before cutting commences and in an alternative embodiment separate laminating and heating rollers are provided. After lamination the sheet is cut transversely to the slots to produce a number of foldable panelled strips.
Patent GB-2371121-A (GB)
Title: Railway train control system
Inventor: DAWE JOHN EDMUND
IPC: B61F5/38
Filed: 2001-01-13
Abstract: The lateral forces applied to the track when a train travels round a curve are reduced to decrease track wear and damage by controlling the speed of vehicles in the train. Track load management unit 14 receives signals representing the coupling forces between vehicles from load cells 40 and signals representing lateral wheel flange loads applied to the track from load cells 42. Additionally or alternatively to the signals from load cells 42, unit 14 may receive signals from centrifugal force load cells 46. The signals from load cells 42 and/or 46 are used to determine track curvature. The position of the train is input to the unit from GPS receiver 50 for retrieval of track characteristic data, eg speed limits, from memory 54. Output signal 36 from unit 14 to main control unit 12 is processed to provide braking and locomotive drive force signals to units 34 and 30 to modify the driving and braking forces in the train to equalise the coupling forces between the vehicles and hence reduce the lateral forces applied to the track.
Patent GB-2373483-A (GB)
Title: Trolley with bar code scanning means
Inventor: CHUKWU GRACE
IPC: G07F7/02
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: A trolley for use in a super market equipped with bar code scanning beams that read the bar code of items as they are placed in the trolley. Items scanned have their details displayed on a display screen attached to a side of the trolley, a cumulative total is kept of the items scanned. If an item fails to scan the trolley is equipped to do one of three things, either beep, flash lights attached to the trolley or lock the trolley wheels so it cannot be moved. The trolley is constructed with two baskets one above the other the lower basket being used to place items in which are inappropriate for bar code scanning so they can be checked at a check out by an assistant. Items that have been scanned into the trolley can be paid for at a checkout without the need to re-scan the items, this reduces queuing time for shoppers.
Patent GB-2362441-A (GB)
Title: Undersea hydraulic coupling with bleed port
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: F16L37/62
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: An undersea hydraulic coupling has a bleed port 50 for seawater external to the coupling to enter the bore of a female coupling member 20 when a male 10 member is partially withdrawn from the female member. A ring-shaped radial seal 54 positioned between the coupling members allows fluid to enter through the bleed port and flow into the bore, while sealing against the flow of hydraulic fluid out of the coupling. The bleed port and ring-shaped radial seal provide for seawater to fill the vacuum between the coupling members when they are separated, thereby decreasing the separation force required.
Patent GB-2371428-A (GB)
Title: Location of an overheat condition using a non-intrusive means retrofitted to an overheat detection system
Inventor: CARVALHO CARLOS E
IPC: H02H5/04
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: An overheat event location module 55 for use with an existing overheat detection system 21,23 consists of a pair of non-intrusive current sensor circuits 50,51 arranged to sense current in a cable 25. The module 55 uses the sensed currents to determine if the overheat event is a true overheat condition or a false overheat condition (produced by a test mode).The module 55 is configured to respond to a true overheat condition by measuring the currents to identify the position in the loop 23 at which the overheat event occurred, and store the event occurrence and location.
Patent GB-2371624-A (GB)
Title: Sensor with a three-dimensional interconnection circuit.
Inventor: BEITIA JOSE
IPC: G01C19/5691
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A sensor having an element, for example a vibrating element in a gyroscopic sensor, carrying conducting elements 6,7 and having electronics for processing useful signals received from the conducting elements or sent to the conducting elements, 6,7 is characterised by an interconnection circuit 17 secured to the base 8 of the responsive element which has a shape adapted to that of the responsive element which surrounds it so that the conducting elements are brought essentially as close as possible, but without contact, to conducting tracks 18 of the interconnection circuit and locally parallel to the conducting elements 6,7 of the responsive element. Flexible conducting wires 19 are disposed, slackly, between the conducting elements of the responsive element 6,7 and respective first ends of the printed tracks 18; conducting connections are established between opposite second ends of the tracks 18 and respective sealed insulated feedthroughs (11, Fig 5) of the base 8 or conducting tracks of this base. The sensor may also be a temperature or pressure sensor.
Patent GB-2366998-A (GB)
Title: Slide track assembly for movable vehicle seat
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HUGH CHARLES
IPC: B60N2/07
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: A sliding track assembly 6a has two track members 8a,10a of identical and generally U-shaped cross section slidably interconnected at both sides of the U by flanges 31a,32a,34a,35a. Low-friction running blocks 20a,22a between the members bear the vertical load on both sides of the U but only one side is fitted with a running block 24a which accurately and positively locates the two tracks laterally of each other. The block 24a may alternatively be placed under flange 34a. A second running block which does not provide accurate lateral location may be included at the other side (adjacent flange 31a or 32a). A vehicle seat is supported by a pair of similar track assemblies, the second of which may be devoid of any lateral running blocks. The tracks are fitted respectively to a vehicle seat 4 and floor 2. In installing the assembly, the two members may be held together in an accurately aligned state by wax which is removed after installation is complete (eg by effecting sliding of the seat).
Patent GB-2380467-A (GB)
Title: Removable, reusable drug dispenser label system
Inventor: CLOUGH HELEN
IPC: G09F7/12
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A reusable label indicating a drug name, 1, is affixed to drug-dispensing equipment by a hook and loop adhesive tape method which will allow it to be changed as necessary. The label may be laminated, pre-printed and colour coded. The equipment may be for intravenous administration of drugs, the selected label indicating that currently being administered.
Patent GB-2367060-A (GB)
Title: Human asp1 protease substrate and polynucleotide
Inventor: BIENKOWKSKI MICHAEL JEROME
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2000-09-22
Abstract: A peptide having 50 or fewer amino acids including the sequence GLALALEP and which is a substrate for human aspartyl protease 1, hu-Asp1 protease, is claimed. Also claimed is a method for assaying for hu-Asp1 proteolytic activity using said substrate. Also claimed is a polynucleotide that hybridized at high stringency conditions to a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having Asp1 proteolytic activity and wherein the polynucleotide does not encode a transmembrane domain.
Patent GB-2382680-A (GB)
Title: System for product exportation inquiries
Inventor: SUNG MIN-TZU
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A system 3 for product exportation inquiries are proposed, for allowing a user at a terminal device 1 to obtain associated data relating to product exportation on a browser 10 of the terminal device via a network communication system, wherein the system for inquiring product exportation includes an exporting station 30, a database 31 and a database server 32. If a manufacturer receives a request of assembly replacement from a client, the manufacturer can inspect an exporting file stored in a database for obtaining exportation data of products delivered to the client and can monitor the reasons for the assembly replacement.
Patent GB-2382881-A (GB)
Title: Digital image projector with deflector array
Inventor: WYNNE WILLSON PETER
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: In a digital image projector, a deflector array 106, 114, for deflecting light from light source 102 in a chosen direction towards a projection surface, houses a digital image generator 122. When light passes through the deflector array, the image generator receives a digital image signal and modulates the light, producing the image beam. In a double-mirror array 112, 120, the image generator 122 may be located after both mirrors, or between the two mirrors. Where the image generator is a DMD (digital micro-mirror display), one of the mirrors is replaced by the DMD itself. The deflector array can be in two sections 106, 114 with bearings 108, 116, to allow tracking of the output image beam over the whole of a given projection surface.
Patent GB-2383939-A (GB)
Title: An illuminated jewellery item
Inventor: METCALFE ANDREW
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: An article of jewellery 10 and a method of illuminating such an article of jewellery comprises at least one chamber 14 and a plurality of jewels 20 to be illuminated provided in the wall 16 of the chamber, a light source 28 for artificially illuminating the jewels and a light diffusing element 26 which diffuses the light emitted by the light source 28 before reaching the jewels 20 are provided within the chamber 14. Preferably the light source is a light emitting diode (LED) module 28 consisting of a red, green and blue LED. The LED may be mounted on a support 30 in a corner of the chamber which is angled to chamber walls. Preferably the light rays 32 emitted from the LED module 28 are directed to an inner surface 26 of the chamber wall which allows the light rays 32 to diffuse and mix within the chamber 14 before reaching the jewels 20. Advantageously large areas of jewellery containing a plurality of jewels can be illuminated uniformly with a single light source. Also disclosed is the use of such jewellery in clothes, glasses, electrical articles etc. and a recharging unit and connection therefor.
Patent GB-2385809-A (GB)
Title: Ink-jet recording material
Inventor: CWYKLA MICHAEL VETO
IPC: B41M5/50
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A recording material suitable for ink-jet recording comprises a sheet-like substrate and at least one ink-receiving layer arranged on at least one side of the substrate. The ink-receiving layer comprises gelatin, and at least one triazolopyrimidine compound or a salt thereof. The layer may also comprise a cellulose derivative. There ink-receiving layer may also be coated onto a lower ink-receiving layer. The triazolopyrimidine compound may be a tetra-azaindene. Preferably the indene is 4-hydroxy-6-methyl-1,3,3a,7-tetra-aza indene. The substrate may be paper-based, preferably coated, fabric or cloth, or may be polymer-based. Also claimed is an ink-jet recording method comprising ejecting droplets comprising a colourant and a carrier liquid onto the recording material to form an image thereon.
Patent GB-2387086-A (GB)
Title: System
Inventor: MCGRATH MARK JOHN
IPC: G11B27/32
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A system for facilitating development of information material comprises a material generation apparatus and a digital assistant device. The material generation apparatus includes a recording device and a wireless communicator. The material generation apparatus is operable to generate the information material and the recording device is operable to store the information material on a data carrier with material location data identifying a location on the data carrier of the information material. The digital assistant device includes and a wireless communicator for providing a wireless communications link with the wireless communicator of the material generation apparatus. The material generation apparatus is operable in response to a request communicated from the digital assistant device via the wireless communications link for material location data identifying an event represented within the information material to communicate the material location data of the material representing the event. As such an event observed by a user during the production of for example video material can be logged with the effect that the material location data identifying the event as represented on the data carrier can be used to facilitate subsequent navigation through the stored video material to reproduce the event. The facility for subsequent navigation is particularly useful if the data carrier is a linear medium, the reference location data including time code data.
Patent GB-2377526-A (GB)
Title: A portable data storage device having biometrics based authentication capabilities
Inventor: POO TENG PIN
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: Apparatus and method for implementing self-contained biometric-based access control to data in a portable device. Specifically, in one embodiment, the portable device includes a microprocessor, a non-volatile memory coupled thereto, and a biometrics-based authentication module controlled by the microprocessor. Preferably, the biometrics technology used is fingerprint authentication technology. The authentication module is capable of registering a fingerprint upon first use of the portable device, storing an encoded version of the fingerprint in the non-volatile memory. Subsequently, the authentication module can read a person's fingerprint and reliably determine whether the fingerprint matches the registered fingerprint stored in the non-volatile memory. If a match is found, access to information in the non-volatile memory is granted to that person; otherwise, access is denied. Embodiments of the present invention thus provide a highly convenient, secured and reliable method and system for user authentication and access control which was not achievable in prior art password-based authentication approaches. A bypass authentication mechanism may be provided in case of failure of the biometrics-based authentication system.
Patent GB-2388359-A (GB)
Title: Paint kettle
Inventor: EVANS OWEN JAMES WARREN
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A container in the form of a paint kettle includes a fixed integral handgrip 1 at the base, and one or more brush holders 3 incorporated into the rim. The rim also includes at least one flat edge 5 for straining paint brushes against. Preferably, the container is disposable and made from moulded pulp paper with waterproofing elements to minimise environmental damage.
Patent GB-2382684-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for monitoring credit of trading counterparties
Inventor: DE LATORRE AZUCENA
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided which monitor trades entered into and cleared by counterparties, track the net and gross positions of counterparties and the counterparties' parent entities, trigger warnings when counterparties or their parent entities exceed a warning limit, and shut-off counterparties' trading ability when counterparties exceed a credit limit. An operator of a credit system using these systems and methods is provided with a variety of interfaces through which the operator can set up new counterparties, search a list of counterparties, view and edit basic information for counterparties, view financial information for counterparties, view and edit notes regarding to counterparties, view and edit limits of counterparties, view position versus limit information for counterparties, view the current day's position information for counterparties, and view cumulative position information for counterparties.
Patent GB-2391622-A (GB)
Title: Protecting gas sensors from condensation
Inventor: JONES MORLEY GEORGE
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: Condensation build-up on gas sensors is alleviated by a device comprising a filter 1 which at least partially surrounds the sensor 8 and a screen 2 which at least partially surrounds the filter. The filter may comprise a mesh or open cell foam of non-metallic material e.g. open cell plastic foam and the screen may be of stainless steel.
Patent GB-2376343-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device
Inventor: IOFFE VALERIY MOISEEVICH
IPC: H01L29/93
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to semiconductor devices and can be used for microelectronics. Said devices can be embodied in the form of a voltage-controlled adjustable capacitor, varicap, transistor and transmission line. The inventive semiconductor device comprises an insulating layer (5) with a conducting area (6) formed on a part of the surface thereof. A first layer (1) made of acceptor-type semiconductor or donor-type semiconductor is formed on the other part of the surface and provided with an ohmic connection (11). A second layer (2) made of semiconductor or metal is embodied on the surface of the first layer and forms with the first layer a semiconductor junction provided with another ohmic connection (12). A part of an insulating layer (14) contacting the first layer is made of high-ohmic semiconductor. Selection of a doping profile depends on a total depletion of the first layer or the part thereof performed by main charge carriers until the semiconductor junction is broken down.
Patent GB-2381511-A (GB)
Title: Handbrake condition indicator
Inventor: HORNE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A driver of a vehicle is warned of a "handbrake off" condition when a door is open by a verbal warning means 23, responsive to a handbrake lever condition sensor 17 and a door condition sensor 16. The handbrake lever condition sensor can operate a handbrake warning light 21 and be connected to a relay 35. The warning from the warning means 23 can be a pre-recorded message and is controlled by a timer 24 to switch off after a predetermined period.